Microsoft exec claims they won’t hit 1 billion device installs target by 2018 for Windows 10

Microsoft set the bar high for itself by aiming to have one billion devices with Windows 10 installed by the year 2018. However, the company recently acknowledged the timeline isn’t feasible. According to Windows Marketing Chief Yusuf Mehdi, the goal is still one billion but it won’t happen that soon. They attribute this to the reduction of the Windows Phone business. Mehdi says Windows 10 is “off to the hottest start in history” as they have over 350 monthly active devices—these devices include everything from PCs, laptops, tablets, to some smartphones.

Windows 10 was received better in the PC world but users have complained about being forced to upgrade with repeated messages asking them to do so. Due to the blowback from this, Microsoft is changing their approach on how to remind users to upgrade.

Source: Bloomberg | Via: Apple Insider

WhatsApp outs desktop app for Windows and Mac

Letting you choose whichever platform you want, WhatsApp creates a new desktop app for those who prefer not to use their browsers and instead use a standalone app. The app is available for Windows 8 and higher users as well as Mac OS 10.9 and above. This, of course, syncs with the WhatsApp mobile apps so you can just pick up the conversation where you left off. For the desktop app, you get things like native desktop notification as well as better keyboard shortcuts. You can download it from this link. Once you’re done installing, all you have to do is open the app and scan the QR code using the WhatsApp mobile app and then look for the WhatsApp Web menu under Settings and you’re all set.

Source: WhatsApp

Apple to end support for Quicktime on Windows, time to uninstall

If there's one thing you need to remember when a company decides to end support for a product, you would need to move on to a different one. Ending support means said product would be left vulnerable to attacks by hackers. And that's what both Trend Micro and the US Department of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Readiness Team wants to remind Windows PC users still running Quicktime. Apple will be ending support for the Windows version, meaning security updates won't be heading the way of that product soon. Also, the security firm found two "critical vulnerabilities" that could give hackers an even easier access to your PC.

Source: Independent

Google Drive lets you selectively sync subfolders

Google Drive's latest update might be considered a small one but it introduces a useful feature. You can now sync subfolders on Windows and Mac. Previously, you could only do so with top-level folders (e.g. music folder) but not with the folders within these. This gives you greater control over how much data your Google Drive files take up on your computer or how much stays on Google's servers. 

Another new feature is if you delete a folder that has shared files, it'll cut off access to other users. You'll be warned by the app if this happens and allows you to undo the action.

Source: Android Police